Lovely and toasty, round, and big-bodied—everything you want from a Blanc de Noirs. Red apple, brioche, and a hint of strawberry lead into a generous, full palate with real weight and presence. The richness is balanced by enough freshness to keep it lively through the finish. A crowd-pleasing, food-loving Champagne and one of the best values in the case.

There's this super pretty ripe raspberry note that just won't leave me alone when I smell this, and I'm here for it. There's some blood orange, red apple, lemon flower, and lemon zest accompanying that raspberry on its wild ride up into my nose. The palate has really excellent breadth, spreading deliciously everywhere very bright high toned reds, little flashes here and there, and then there's the more classic red apple and lemon that dominate the palate and more than enough acidity to push this along the palate, a very appley finish lingers and lasts most pleasantly. Very good, but I already knew that, Boulard Bauquaire is always good.

Refreshing and deep in equal measure, the Boulard-Bauquaire "Carte Noire" entices with its nose of cherries, strawberries, and almonds. Flavors of black cherry and fresh herbs mingle together to create a deep, complex impression. The robust carbonation of this champagne gives a lifted feeling to the long finish. This is a full-bodied, rich, tasty bottle, and such an interesting counterpoint to their blanc de blancs.